b Read the text again and listen. Write T ( true ) or F ( false ) Correct the false statements.
1 John sails around the world every year. — F
2 John is sailing around the world now. — T
3 Pauline is with him on his boat. — F
4 Everything on his journey is good. — F
A Here is a telephone conversation between John and Pauline. Complete the conversation with the words from the box. Then listen and check your answers.
a, it’s starting, b They’re swimming, c are you doing, d I’m eating, e I’m getting, f he’s having.
Pauline: Hi, John. How are you?
John: Fine, yeah, I’m fine. How are you ? What are you doing ?
Pauline: Oh, I’m eating breakfast in the kitchen. Andy’s upstairs in the bathroom he’s having a shower. So, are you OK?
John: Yes, I’m making good progress. And i’ts starting very close to South Africa.
Pauline: Great!
John: Yes, and guess what? I can see dolphins outside! I’m getting next to the boat.
Pauline: Oh, how lovely!
John: It is! But I’m worried. The weather’s changing. There’s a strong wind now and they’re swimming to rain. A bad storm’s coming, I think. Sorry Pauline, I can’t talk any more. I have to go outside.
Pauline: John? Can you hear me, John?
b Match the beginnings and endings of the sentences.
1 John is looking out of the window.
2 Pauline is having breakfast.
3 Andy is having a shower.
4 The dolphins are swimming.
5 The weather is changing.
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